Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (Töltött Káposzta) 🇭🇺

Töltött Káposzta is one of Hungary’s most beloved traditional comfort foods. Tender cabbage leaves are wrapped around a savory mixture of ground pork and rice, then slowly cooked with sauerkraut and paprika until everything is rich, tender, and full of flavor.

Ingredients

• 1 large head green cabbage
• 1½ lb ground pork
• ½ cup uncooked rice
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon sweet Hungarian paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• 1 lb sauerkraut
• 8 oz smoked sausage, sliced, optional
• 4 cups chicken or pork broth
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
• 2 bay leaves
• Sour cream, for serving
• Fresh parsley, optional